Walking
Garrin Benfield Lyrics
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So baby can you tell me how it's done
How can I get by?
You say you've done it twice
Or maybe three
Everything I say you know it
Well enough to quiet me
And you don't have the time to care
What's the point of us even talking
It's gettin' time for me to be walking
Walkin' after hours
Not a sign of the stars we saw
The grand design
You told me would come true
You say I'm not in touch with myself
I've got to use the pain
'Cause sadness sells
And you've got needs to be met
If I have nothing I can share
And you don't have the time to care
What's the point of us even talking
It's gettin' time for me to be walking
To be walking
It's time to be walking
It's time to be walking
It's time to be walking
In Garrin Benfield's song "Walking," he addresses the feeling of being disconnected from somebody, someone who thinks they've seen it all and doesn't have time to care or understand. The first verse expresses the singer's feelings of insecurity about their knowledge and abilities, while the second verse reveals a sense of disillusionment with the grand promises of the past. The chorus suggests that it may be time to walk away from the situation, as the singer feels unable to connect and share with the other person.
The lyrics convey a sense of frustration and disappointment in being unable to connect with somebody. The other person's perspective is indicated with lines like "Everything I say you know it/ Well enough to quiet me." This suggests a feeling of being unheard, or that the other person has already "been there, done that" and isn't interested in engaging in a meaningful way. The line "You say I'm not in touch with myself/ I've got to use the pain/ 'Cause sadness sells" suggests that the singer feels like they are being judged for their feelings, and that the other person values a kind of emotional distance or surface-level interest.
The theme of the song can be seen as a commentary on modern life and communication. Despite the ease and convenience of technology, people can still feel isolated and out of touch with one another. The singer yearns for a deeper level of understanding and connection, but finds it increasingly difficult to achieve. In this way, the song can be seen as a critique of contemporary society's emphasis on individualism and achievement over community and empathy.
Line by Line Meaning
You think you've seen it all
You believe you have experienced everything.
So baby can you tell me how it's done
Can you explain to me how things are accomplished?
How can I get by?
What should I do to survive?
You say you've done it twice
You claim to have done it on two occasions.
Or maybe three
Perhaps it was even three times.
Everything I say you know it
You are familiar with everything I say.
Well enough to quiet me
You use your knowledge to silence me.
If I have nothing I can share
If I have no experiences to talk about.
And you don't have the time to care
And you lack the time to listen or concern yourself with me.
What's the point of us even talking
What is the purpose of us speaking if there is no communication?
It's gettin' time for me to be walking
It is time for me to leave.
Walkin' after hours
Walking late at night.
Not a sign of the stars we saw
The stars we saw previously are no longer visible.
The grand design
The plan we thought would work out.
You told me would come true
You convinced me it would happen.
You say I'm not in touch with myself
You claim I am disconnected from my true self.
I've got to use the pain
I must utilize my pain to move forward.
'Cause sadness sells
Sadness is often used as a selling point.
And you've got needs to be met
You also have your own requirements to fulfill.
To be walking
To depart.
It's time to be walking
It is time for me to leave.
It's time to be walking
It is time for me to go.
It's time to be walking
It is time to move on.
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